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Just cut some comfrey and have it drying out a little bit on top of a trellis in the garden before I put it in the dehydrator. We are going to make some comfrey slave.

Question for others out there that use comfrey - when making salves do you use just the leaves or do you use the stems and flowers as well?

Any tips and tricks would also be great to know - this is our first time making a salve.

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serenitys forge 2y ago

Depends on what outcome you want. If i want something gentle I use the leaves. For something with a bit more kick I use the roots.

Either way, I soak them in olive oil for three months, strain and add coconut oil and beeswax with a few drops of grapefruit extract as a preservative 👍🏻

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Steve 2y ago

Thanks - sounds like from what I have seen the stems can just go back into the compost.

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serenitys forge 2y ago

All of it can be composted once your done. 😉